Nintendo's Switch has been a runaway success that came just in the nick of time. The hybrid portable and home console has struck a chord with lapsed gamers who don't have enough spare time to sit in front of a TV for hours at a time, along with those who had migrated to playing games on their smartphone.

As someone who's had a Nintendo Switch since the day it launched in March of 2017, I can personally attest to its ability to reinvigorate a long-dormant love of games.

But despite its popularity, the Switch isn't perfect: its battery only lasts between three and five hours when you're on-the-go, its screen can get scratched in your bag, it only has a limited amount of built-in storage, and Nintendo's first-party dock (which is what allows the Switch to connect to a TV) costs nearly $100.

The 10 accessories below can solve all of these problems (and more) without you having to spend more than $50. In many cases, you'll spend less than $30. With a few of these accessories you can keep your Switch protected, fully charged, and ready to hold a massive library of great games without breaking the bank.

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An extra power adapter you can bring with you anywhere

Getting an extra power adapter will allow you to keep one plugged in at home, and take the other with you when you're on-the-go. I bought a second power adapter to keep in my travel bag, and it's really nice to be able to take my Switch on trips with me without having to remember to pack a charger.

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A Nintendo Switch Online Membership Card so you can play games online

Nintendo recently announced the Switch's online service, which officially launches on September 18. A membership to the service will be required to play Switch games online, but it also comes with a bunch of perks, including access to 20 retro Nintendo games, exclusive deals, and the ability to keep save data for your games in the cloud.

This membership card grants you a year's worth of access to the service, so you won't have to input your credit card data into your console.

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A third party dock that lets you inexpensively hook up your Switch to a second TV

To connect your Nintendo Switch to a TV you're going to need a docking station, which both powers the console and outputs its video signal over HDMI. Nintendo's official dock costs nearly $100, which makes transporting your Switch between two TVs very costly.

Instead, you should use Insignia's Dock Kit, which does the same thing, but costs half the price. I've been using this dock kit for nearly a year, and it's the best Nintendo Switch accessory I own.

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A carrying case to keep your Switch and its games protected

Most game consoles are durable enough that it's not worthwhile to get a carrying case, but the Switch is an exception. The console's screen can easily get scratched while it's being transported. This case from Orzly has a durable outer layer, eight slots for Nintendo Switch games, and a pocket where you can store accessories, like an extra charging adapter.

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An external battery pack to keep your Switch alive while you're on the go

The Nintendo Switch's battery will generally last between three and five hours in portable mode, which is enough to get you through a daily commute, but too little for a transatlantic flight. The Switch does charge over USB-C, however, which means you can keep it powered by connecting it to an external battery pack.

This one from AUKEY has a USB-C output and holds enough power to help you get a few extra hours out of your Switch. You can use its two standard USB ports to charge your phone, tablet, and other tech accessories.

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A wired gamepad for times when you'd like to pay with a modern-feeling controller

Nintendo Switch comes with a set of Joy Con controllers, but the buttons on them are small enough that it can be difficult to play games with them for an extended period of time. The HORIPAD fixes that problem.

It connects to the USB port on your Nintendo Switch dock, and lets you play games with a controller whose size, shape, and button layout make it easier to play games comfortably for several hours at a time.

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Screen protectors that will keep your Switch free from scratches

Orzly's case can keep your Nintendo Switch safe while you're carrying it around, but what happens if you accidentally drop it while playing a game? AmFilm's Nintendo Switch screen protector works the same way its phone screen protectors do.

Once the screen protector is applied, it'll absorb damage from drops and scratches, keeping your Switch's screen pristine. This two-pack of screen protectors costs less than $8, which is a lot less than you'd pay to have the Switch's screen replaced if it were to break.

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A micro-sd card to hold additional games

The Nintendo Switch only comes with 32GB of internal storage, which is far less than the 500GB hard drives built into the PS4 and Xbox One. Thankfully, you can add more storage by popping in a MicroSD card. This one from Sandisk has enough storage to hold dozens of full-length Switch games, and costs less than one.

I've been using this MicroSD card with my Switch and haven't run into any problems with games loading, or losing any save data.

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A Nintendo eShop Gift Card

One of the biggest advantages of modern consoles is the ability to download games onto it so you can keep your entire library with you at all times. To do that, you'll need to buy digital games from Nintendo's eShop. If you're uncomfortable adding funds directly using your credit or debit card, you can buy one of these eShop gift cards instead.

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A Joy-Con Charging Dock to charge all of your controllers at once

If you live in a house with multiple people who play games, chances are you're going to have a lot of controllers lying around. Instead of charging them two at a time by attaching them to your Switch, this dock can charge four Joy-Con at once. Nobody wants to get a group together for a game of Mario Kart only to realize one or two of the controllers are dead, this accessory can help you avoid that issue.

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